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Originally from Panama, Michael came to The United States to pursue his studies at the University of Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor of Design in Architecture in 2002 and a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Virginia in 2011
He was a senior project manager at Murdock Solon Architects, leading designs for a beach home in Montauk; an addition and renovation to a four-story townhouse in Fort Greene; a two-story contemporary gallery with sculpture gardens in West Chelsea; a sound and video-editing headquarters in SoHo; ground-up construction for a family house in Greenwich, CT; and two roof terraces for commercial properties in Manhattan and Washington, D.C.
He has over eighteen years of experience in architecture and designing furniture systems, getting his start at companies like Archetype Design Studio and Asymptote Architecture
For the past five years Michael has been working with a design team on residential and commercial projects and has since become an associate at COOKFOX where he continues to unfold his creativity through a mentoring environment while adapting realistic design and construction techniques
Michael is a LEED BD+C and WELL accredited professional and a registered architect in the state of New York
A full portfolio and references are available upon request via email | michaellevybajar@gmail.com
COOKFOX, New York, NY, US, Associate Project Manager
For the past five years Michael has been working with a design team on residential and commercial projects and has since become an associate at COOKFOX Architects where he continues to unfold his creativity
Murdock Solon Architects, New York, Senior Project Architect
Strong mentoring skills with project team ensuring highest level of quality is achieved from schematic design development to construction document production
Understanding of design and technical requirements to ensure compliance with standards, building codes, life safety and ADA
Developed project scopes and schedules while monitoring and enforcing allocated budget hours-per-fee contracts
Assisted in maintaining project manuals and specifications for residential and commercial projects
Researched and implemented technical and practical construction methods to convey design intent
Supervised and collaborated in website development and published content for the office
SOFTlab, UVA Externship
In charge of designing part of the furniture system for the office
Produced shop drawings for fabrication of furniture system
TEN arquitectos, UVA Externship
Collaborated in the making of diagrammatic sketches for a competition
Assisted in the production of schematic models for clients
Archetype Architecture, Project Manager
In the six years that I spent at Archetype studio I was able to develop the necessary skills to successfully oversee a project from beginning to end while supervising an entire design staff of five through all stages.
My tasks included coordinating client meetings, collaborating with design and construction consultants, as well as reviewing bidding documents and negotiating with contractors of many trades.
In addition, I assisted in the production of contractual agreements not only between our studio and our clients but also between our clients and independent contractors to ensure quality was met at every step of the process and establish a trusted reputation within our community.
A full professional portfolio and references are available upon request.
Asymptote Architecture, Architectural Intern
Created detailed models for residential projects and retail spaces
Assisted in the making of bidding and construction documents for Asymptote's NAi Exhibition as well as for Carlos Miele NY Flagship store
Participated in the design of various architecture competitions such as Frankfurt University Campus Planning and World Trade Organization Headquarters
Performed office duties, furniture specification sets, deliveries
Ambitec Furniture Systems (Panama City, PTY), Junior Designer
Created furniture schematic design and shop drawings for subcontractors under the supervision of the design principal
Assisted in the design development process for various projects
Deco Daron Designs (Panama City, PTY), Drafter / Intern
Collaborated in the design of custom millwork units for commercial & residential projects
Assisted in taking field measurements, making deliveries and specifications
University of Virginia, MArch, Masters of Architecture
A full academic portfolio of selected works is available for review
Fellowship recipient | University of Virginia | 2009-2011
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 3230 | Systems, sites and buildings
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 2020 | Intro to Architectural Design
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 3260 | Building Matters
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 5800 | Language and logistics
University of Florida, BArch, Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Top Ten student award in Upper Division selection
University Honors recipient
Deans List for Fall 2001 and Spring 2002
Spent one semester abroad at The 'Istituto d’Architettura a Vicenza' in the Fall of 2001
